Carpet is a hybrid of carpet and linoleum , which covers the entire surface of the floor in the room. Most often it is sold in rolls, because its second name is a roll carpet. Rumor-based carpet appeared relatively recently became the sales leader, as it has a number of advantages.
Features of rubberized carpet
Thanks to good adhesion to the floor and high resistance to abrasion, a carpet with a rubber backing is used not only in residential buildings, but also in offices with high traffic.
Carpet is a combined fabric, consisting of several layers - primary and secondary lining, fastening layer and pile (textile). Carpet rubber-based has in the composition is not rubber in the traditional sense, but foam polymerized latex or a mixture of latex with rubber.
It is the latex lining that takes over all the main load. But in addition to the secondary latex lining directly in contact with the floor, there is a primary lining in the carpet on the basis of strong synthetic fibers, which, in combination with latex, endow the product with exceptional strength both to mechanical stresses and to wear. In addition, this linoleum provides additional thermal conductivity and soundproofing.
You can lay this linoleum in various ways: glue, double-sided adhesive tape or a free method with subsequent fixing skirting boards. The main thing is that the floor before laying linoleum was thoroughly cleaned of dust and dirt, and also had a smooth and hard surface.
Advantages of rubber-based carpet
Latex, entering the carpet backing, provides excellent elasticity and softness to the coating. In addition, latex takes on the role of a shock absorber for external mechanical influences. That is, when pressing on the nap when walking, it will experience a lesser load, which will extend its service life.
The fact that the carpet touches the floor with its secondary latex layer, gives it hydrophobic properties - it absorbs only up to 5% moisture. This water repellent characteristic ensures better safety of the product.
Thanks to all these properties, a rubber-based tufted carpet is used as a street carpet in various cafes with outdoor summer areas and terraces . It is resistant to ultraviolet light, moisture, temperature changes.
It is not difficult to clean such a coating. To do this, use detergents and water. As a result, the cover can be called more hygienic, and it can be used in institutions such as kindergartens, hospitals, pharmacies and so on.
Even in rooms with high traffic and a high risk of floor contamination, for example in a hallway or office, a rubber-based carpet is ideal for its above-described advantages.
High elasticity of rubberized carpet allows using it on relief surfaces for example, in a car. In addition, it can easily be cut, creating curly rugs.
On the environmental friendliness of the material, despite its purely synthetic components, you do not have to worry, because they all undergo the appropriate verification. So you can use these carpets in any room.
Lack of rubber-based carpet
Inexpensive office carpet has one significant disadvantage - after some time on it begins to separate the pile, and on the surface are formed scuffed, as if eaten by a moth. To prevent this, you should regularly clean the surface with a cleaning vacuum cleaner and chemicals.